Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 16kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc weighs 16kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5950mm | 5.00m/16'5" |
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 786kg |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Payload | 1980kg | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.04m/9'11" |
| Internal width | - | 1.62m/5'4" |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is 16kg lighter empty
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A livestock trailer from Ifor Williams' GH range, sold new through the maker's dealer network. Farms and livestock hauliers buy it for moving cattle or sheep rather than for horses or general goods.
Listed by
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT44 and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT44 is 16kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?
The Bateson PT44. It is 16kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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